October 27th 18:00 NPB Yokohama SoftBank Hanil Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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Yokohama DeNA BayStars, whose bullpen struggles led to defeat, will counter with Shinichi Oonuki (1 win, 1.35 ERA). Oonuki, who achieved victory with a strong performance of 6.2 innings, 5 hits, and 1 earned run against Yomiuri in the second game of the Final Stage on the 17th, has proven that his recent success was not just luck. However, he has numerous issues with home game performances compared to away games, and resolving the severe inconsistencies in interleague play will be crucial. It cannot be denied that DeNA's lineup was quite fortunate to score 3 runs against Roberto Osuna in the bottom of the 9th after being stifled by Arihara earlier in the game. The struggles that began in the Final Stage are indeed concerning. The bullpen has been showing signs of wear, having allowed 3 earned runs in the top of the 9th after holding up well for 3.1 innings.
SoftBank Hawks, who succeeded in establishing control with a stellar performance from Kohei Arihara, are aiming for consecutive victories with the card of Livan Moinelo (1 win, 3.00 ERA). Moinelo won against Nippon Ham in the second game of the Final Stage on the 17th, throwing 6 innings with 8 hits and 2 earned runs, and it is fortunate that he overcame early control issues. Winning on the road against DeNA with 1 earned run in 8 innings this year carries significant implications. SoftBank's lineup demonstrated their focus by scoring 5 runs against Jackson and Horioka in the previous game. Coach Gokubo's new lineup can be considered a great success. However, Osuna, who allowed 3 earned runs in the bottom of the 9th, is difficult to trust when the save situation is not at hand.
Arihara from the previous day achieved both solid pitching and the deciding hit. While DeNA managed to score 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th, it will not be easy for such fortune to strike again. Expecting SoftBank's lineup to break out may not be simple, but Moinelo is a pitcher who has strengths in interleague play, while DeNA's bullpen struggles remain a painful issue. The SoftBank Hawks, who lead in overall strength, are closer to victory.
Expected score: 4-2 in favor of SoftBank
Win-loss: SoftBank victory
Handicap: DeNA victory
Over/Under: Over